Avocado, Shrimp, Spinach and Mango Salad

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Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Ready in:
20 minutes

Recipe Description:

A rich avocado dressing tops this salad of fresh spinach, mangos, and shrimp, perfect for a party or a simple family summer supper.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. medium shrimp, deveined, peeled, cooked
  • 2 fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, sliced and divided
  • 1/4 cup salsa verde, homemade or store-bought
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 medium-sized cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
  • 1 mango, peeled, seeded, diced
  • 1 medium-sized sweet pepper, seeded, diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1 (10 oz.) bag of baby spinach leaves

Instructions:

  1. Place one half of one avocado, water, salsa verde, lime juice and honey in a blender.
  2. With the blender on puree setting, blend until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, cucumber, mango, red pepper and cilantro.
  4. Divide spinach and remaining avocado onto six plates, top with shrimp mixture and drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (261g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g -
Monounsaturated Fat 160mg -
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 850mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 9g -
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 20g -
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 131mg 10%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 760mg 15%
Vitamin A 337mcg 35%
Vitamin C 50mg 60%
Vitamin E 4mg 30%
Vitamin K 247mcg 210%
Thiamin 0.12mg 10%
Riboflavin 0.21mg 15%
Niacin 8mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.50mg 30%
Folate 175mcg DFE 45%
    (0mcg folic acid) -
Vitamin B12 1mcg 50%
Pantothenic Acid 1mg 25%
Choline 124mg 20%
Phosphorus 294mg 25%
Magnesium 88mg 20%
Zinc 2mg 15%
Selenium 38mcg 70%
Copper 0.41mg 45%
Manganese 0.59mg 25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.